Wendell and Peggy Clayton of 639 Red Bridge Road, Winchester, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on Aug. 30 from 2-4 p.m. at Winchester United Methodist Church in Sibert Hall. They request no gifts.

Wendell Clayton and Peggy Maddox were married at First Assembly of God church in Jacksonville on Aug. 30, 1975, with Rev. W.A. Gardner, now deceased, officiating. Attendants were Candice (Pack) Byers, Linda (Roberts) Maddox, David McNeely and Dan Maddox.

Mr. Clayton is the son of Wilfred “Punch” and Fern Clayton, both deceased, and Mrs. Clayton is the daughter of Leo Jr. and Lela Maddox, both deceased.

The Claytons are the parents of two sons, Chris (Mary) of Peoria and Michael (Heather) of Rushville, and proud grandparents of Sean, Jaden, Levi and Kaitlynn.

Mr. Clayton is retired, enjoying volunteering at church and community events, and Mrs. Clayton is the administrative assistant and choir director at Winchester United Methodist Church.